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urbanismo

urban planning

noun oor-bah-NEES-moh Rare

Usage Note

Urbanismo refers to the discipline and policy of city planning and urban development. The professional is an urbanista. It is distinct from arquitectura (individual buildings) and covers zoning, infrastructure, and public space at the city scale.

Examples

"El urbanismo sostenible es clave para el futuro."

Natural Translation

Sustainable urban planning is key for the future.

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